Demolition of the Rewe branch in Gotha: New, modern markets are coming!

Demolition of the Rewe branch in Gotha: New, modern markets are coming!

A clear sign of change in retail will soon be made on Oststrasse in Gotha: the existing Rewe branch, which has been located there for 17 years, will be demolished. How thueringen24.de According to reports, the demolition excavators will soon be rolling over the site. The old market of 1,633 square meters is making room for a new, modern Rewe branch with an impressive 1,950 square meters.

The plans are already dry: city politicians have given the green light, the development plan has been adjusted and the financial resources of around 6.5 million euros have also been approved. This will not only make the new branch larger, but also make it more energy efficient. The operators aim to halve energy consumption and rely on wider aisles and lower shelves, which takes the concept of intergenerational equity into account.

Reconstruction in detail

If everything goes according to plan, construction work will start in 2027. During the construction period, the old market will remain open to customers, which is good news for many. Nevertheless, there are also critical voices about this project. Various politicians have expressed concern about changes in retail offerings.

However, the situation in retail remains tense: all three branches of the “mein real” supermarket chain in Thuringia, including in Gotha, will close on March 31, 2024. According to mdr.de This closure affects around 60 employees in the region. The mood among the employees is bad and the management is in negotiations with the works council about possible reconciliation of interests.

Changes in retail

In view of such dynamics in retail, the Thuringian ministry is planning a nationwide permit for 24-hour markets, especially in rural regions. A draft to amend the Shop Opening Act envisages allowing small digital sales outlets without staff, with the product range remaining limited to food and beverages as well as household supplies. Loud insuedthueringen.de However, industry representatives have expressed concerns about this. Nevertheless, this could offer an interesting alternative to the large supermarkets that are often missing in rural areas.

The developments in Gotha and throughout Thuringia clearly show how dynamic retail is and how companies are trying to respond to the changing needs of customers. It remains interesting to see how these changes will affect people's shopping habits.